Spring is a busy time for New Hampshire wildlife and is also a good time for learning about them at The Rocks Estate.

This Wednesday night, there is a program on vernal pools, next Wednesday there is one on turkeys, and on May 7, there is a program on avoiding conflicts with bears.

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The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests owns The Rocks Estate and grows Christmas trees there. It has a great barn on the property, and a carriage house which allows for a nice spot for classes.

The first class, entitled "Turtles, Amphibians and Vernal Pools," will be held April 16 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Mike Jones and Liz Willey, accomplished authors, speakers, researchers and photographers, will lead the discussion.

The class will go outside after the indoor program on turtles and amphibians to see a vernal pool just a few steps away.

Guests are asked to bring a flashlight and warm clothing for the outside portion of the program.

The next program, "The Wild Turkey, Almost the National Bird!" will be held Wednesday, April 23 from 7-8 p.m.

The program guide provides a good description of the event.

"If you've ever wondered how turkeys got their name, where they sleep, or why they gobble, join the local chapter of the Audubon Society with Forest Society staff member and wildlife enthusiast Nigel Manley to discover the wild turkey, how it got its name and how it became domesticated. This program is for everyone who is interested in these magnificent birds, be it for watching or hunting."

A third spring event, "Avoiding Bear-Human Conflicts," will be held on May 7 from 7-8 p.m.

Nancy Comeau, a wildlife technician for the USDA Wildlife Services who specializes in nuisance bears, will discuss bear habits and ways to avoid bear-human conflicts.Visit www.therocks.org/calendar.php for more information.

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